平地青云
píng​dì​qīng​yún

meteoric rise

  • created sense approved 平地青云/平地青雲 · píng​dì​qīng​yún · meteoric rise — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    平地青云 / 平地青雲

    píng​dì​qīng​yún

    meteoric rise

    to experience a sudden and rapid rise in social status or career from a humble background

    平地 (literal) → 平地 · píng​dì · level ground 青云 (literal) → 青云/青雲 · qīng​yún · high official rank

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    created sense